Liga 1 Regular Season - 23

Bali United 0 - 0 FT Persijap

Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
9
FT
Sat, Feb 28
Indonesia
Bali United
0-0
Persijap
⚡ Intensity 3
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
A forgettable scoreless stalemate in Gianyar.

A Scoreless Stalemate in Gianyar

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. This scoreless affair laid bare the creative struggles of both sides as they drift aimlessly through the middle of the Liga 1 table.

Sluggish Beginnings at Kapten I Wayan Dipta

Bali United welcomed Persijap to Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium hoping to ignite their stalling Liga 1 campaign, but the ensuing ninety minutes offered little to warm the hearts of the home supporters. The hosts began the match with a remarkably low Intensity, moving the ball horizontally across the pitch without ever threatening to penetrate the visitors' defensive lines. Full-back Ricky Fajrin worked tirelessly down the left flank, delivering a series of hopeful crosses, yet his efforts were comfortably dealt with by a stubborn defensive block. Persijap, well aware of their precarious league standing, arrived with a clear mandate to frustrate the home side. They parked themselves deep in their own half, content to absorb the minimal pressure applied by Bali United. The opening forty-five minutes passed by in a blur of misplaced passes and tactical caution, leaving goalkeepers entirely untested.

The Midfield Gridlock

Those hoping for a tactical transformation in the second half were left deeply disappointed. The sheer Balance of the contest meant the game was hopelessly congested in the middle third of the pitch, with neither side capable of wrestling control. Persijap maintained their rigid shape, occasionally launching long balls toward lone forward Indra Arya, who found himself entirely isolated against the home defence. Despite the clear Stakes attached to climbing the league table, both teams operated with an abundance of caution, flatly refusing to commit bodies forward in search of a decisive breakthrough. The midfield battle devolved into a scrappy affair marked by a complete lack of technical execution. Without a single playmaker capable of unlocking the opposition, the match dragged on as an attritional war devoid of any real entertainment value.

A Forgettable Conclusion

The match inevitably fizzled out into a drab 0-0 draw, bringing an end to a contest that completely lacked any Upset Factor or attacking quality. The final whistle confirmed a result that does very little to improve the fortunes of either club. Bali United remain stranded in mid-table obscurity, occupying the 10th position with 33 points, continuing a frustrating run of form that has alienated their fanbase. Conversely, Persijap might view the solitary away point as a minor victory in their battle for survival, sitting 14th with 21 points, though they remain uncomfortably close to the drop zone. This encounter at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium will not feature on any season highlight reels. Our verdict is clear: both sides must urgently rediscover their attacking identities to salvage their respective seasons.

Key Questions

Why was the match so low-scoring?

Both teams lacked creative flair and final-third execution, resulting in a tedious midfield stalemate with virtually no clear-cut chances created.

Where do the teams stand now?

Bali United remains grounded in 10th place on 33 points, while Persijap sits uncomfortably in 14th position, hovering above the relegation zone.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bali United

Midfielders
M. Hauptmeijer
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Adi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Arel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fajrin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Yachida
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Receveur
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kadek Agung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Goppel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Arjuna
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Kopitovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Jaya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Rahmat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Yusron
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Barusu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Made
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Simon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Panji
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Raven
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Campos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rizky Dwi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Rustapa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Meilana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Mahendra
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Persijap

Midfielders
S. Johansah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Brito
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Ramadhan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tiri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Hidayat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Martinez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Herrera
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Franca Carlos
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Hamisi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Guarrotxena
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Morelatto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
A. Umanailo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ardiansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Lessy
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Fadlillah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Indra Arya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Arjunsyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Saepul
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Gomez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ndom
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Kallon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dicky Kurniawan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/19/2025 Persijap 1 - 2 Bali United Liga 1 Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium
10/19/2025
Liga 1 Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium
Bali United Win
Persijap Win
Draw